Songs that put you in a calm mood. Classic and popular Japanese tracks.
How about a coffee break by yourself while listening to music?
This is a playlist of Japanese songs collected for moments when you want to calm your mind.
It mainly features hit ballads and mid-tempo tracks.
We hope it helps you find a sense of peace.
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Songs that make you feel calm. Classic and popular J-pop tracks (11–20)
dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo
Hanamizuki is a masterpiece by Yo Hitoto that has won overwhelming popularity across a wide range of age groups.
It’s a song marked by a gentle, beautiful melody line.
Its exquisitely lovely sound makes you want to listen again and again, offering a soothing, healing experience.
Belief ~To You, Waiting for Spring~flumpool
A beautiful piece that evokes a serene spring landscape.
Play it during a picnic or hanami, and the lovely scenery will harmonize with the music, making for a wonderful time.
It’s a perfect song for spring—one you’ll want to listen to again and again.
compassionKawasaki Takaya
Kawasaki Takaya’s songs wrap the heart in warm melodies and emotionally rich lyrics.
They make you feel the irreplaceable value of the small, everyday moments with a lover.
The simple exchange of words like “I’m home” and “Welcome back” is woven with affection, anxiety about parting, and a wish for eternity.
Kawasaki’s uniquely simple yet profound message resonates with people of all ages.
It’s the perfect track for when you want to reaffirm your feelings for someone important.
It’s included on the album “Aishin -MANAGOKORO-,” released on March 21, 2024.
Bye ByePUFFY
This is a song provided to PUFFY by Masahiko Shimura, the vocalist of the rock band Fujifabric.
It’s a gentle, easy-to-listen-to track with simple lyrics that sing about parting in a positive light.
Springtime farewells are usually tinged with sadness, but this song leaves listeners not only with a sense of poignancy, but also with a bright, refreshed feeling.
dead endHoshino Gen
Ikidomari, the theme song for the film A Moon in the Flatlands, by Gen Hoshino.
It’s a quiet love song composed only of piano and vocals.
The lyrics, which depict adult loss and regret—continuing to harbor feelings for someone unforgettable even while standing at a dead end—resonate deeply.
Hoshino has commented that it’s “not a song about myself, but a song that tells the story within the song in the first person,” which shows how faithfully it conveys the film’s worldview.
Please take your time and immerse yourself in its poignant afterglow.
threadNakajima Miyuki
With its calm, memorable tone, this song is one that can make you feel at peace as you listen.
It has a gentle quality that makes it perfect for weddings and for celebrating the bride and groom.
Many artists have covered it as well, so those versions are a must-listen.
Songs that put you in a calm mood. Japanese classics and popular tracks (21–30)
One more time One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi
Many people may find themselves in tears when they listen to this song, which sings about constantly looking for the one you love.
The gentle voice of the male vocalist seems to warmly and tenderly embrace a heart wounded by heartbreak.